Schweinebraten mit knuspriger Schwarte (ohne Beilagen)
Roast Pork with Crispy Skin (without carb sides)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely omit all potato dumplings, mashed potatoes, or red cabbage (Rotkohl) as it's typically sweetened. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent, slow-roasted pork shoulder or belly, featuring a prized, intensely crispy crackling (Schwarte). This dish highlights the rich flavors of pork and its natural fats, served without traditional starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder/belly, salt, pepper, caraway, garlic, cooking fat. Natural pan drippings.
How to make it keto
Absolutely omit all potato dumplings, mashed potatoes, or red cabbage (Rotkohl) as it's typically sweetened. Request a side of plain sauerkraut or non-starchy green vegetables like green beans or broccoli, cooked simply. Confirm any gravy is not thickened with flour or sugar.
Say this to the waiter (German)
Bitte keine Knödel, Kartoffelbrei und keinen Rotkohl. Gerne stattdessen Sauerkraut oder grünes Gemüse. Ist die Soße ohne Mehl oder Zucker gebunden?
Please omit all Knödel, mashed potatoes, and Rotkohl. May I have plain sauerkraut or green vegetables instead? Is the gravy not thickened with flour or sugar?
Watch out for
Always served with high-carb potato dumplings or mashed potatoes and often sugary red cabbage. Gravies frequently contain flour thickeners and sometimes sugar.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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